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Tractor Repair Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

Mechanic II - 3rd shift

Goodhue, MN · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

Mechanic II - 3rd shift

Webster, MN · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

Mechanic II - 3rd shift

Dundas, MN · On-site

$28 - $30/hr

This role involves performing repairs on tractors, trailers, and minor refrigeration power unit issues. Benefits You Can Rely On: * Compensation: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour based on experience, plus a ...

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Tractor Repair information

What is tractor repair?

Tractor repair refers to the maintenance and fixing of agricultural tractors, including diagnosing issues, replacing or repairing parts, and ensuring the equipment runs efficiently. Technicians handle mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems that can arise due to regular use or unexpected breakdowns. Proper tractor repair helps extend the life of the machine, improves safety, and ensures optimal performance for farming tasks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a tractor repair technician?

To thrive as a Tractor Repair Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems, often supported by a vocational certificate or associate degree in agricultural mechanics. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, repair manuals, and computerized maintenance management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this role. These skills ensure accurate diagnostics, efficient repairs, and safe operation of agricultural machinery, minimizing downtime for clients.

What are some common challenges faced by tractor repair technicians in the field?

Tractor repair technicians often encounter challenges such as diagnosing complex mechanical or electronic issues, working in varying weather conditions, and dealing with older models that may lack readily available parts. Additionally, technicians must frequently adapt to new technologies as modern tractors become more computerized. Collaboration with farmers and other repair professionals is key for troubleshooting and ensuring timely repairs, especially during peak agricultural seasons.

What is the difference between Tractor Repair vs Agricultural Equipment Technician?

AspectTractor RepairAgricultural Equipment Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma, technical training, certifications in tractor systemsHigh school diploma, technical training, certifications in agricultural machinery
Work EnvironmentRepair shops, farms, outdoor settingsRepair shops, farms, outdoor environments
Industry UsagePrimarily focused on tractors and related machineryBroader, includes tractors, harvesters, and other farm equipment

While both roles involve repairing agricultural machinery, Tractor Repair specialists focus specifically on tractors, whereas Agricultural Equipment Technicians handle a wider range of farm machinery. Both require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but their scope of work differs based on equipment specialization.

How much do tractor repair mechanics make a year?

Tractor repair mechanics typically earn between $35,000 and $60,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Experienced technicians with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher wages, and the job often involves working in repair shops or on-site at farms or construction sites.

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Infographic showing various Tractor Repair job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Tractor Trailer Truck Driver (Seasonal)

Knife River

Sauk Rapids, MN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Knife River rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

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Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! Knife River is a PEOPLE-first company. Our team members are key to our success, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safely each day. Please consider joining our growing team today!

At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the Country. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

Apply early for our seasonal roles-interviews are beginning soon!
Our season kicks off in April and runs through November, with the possibility of extending into December.

As a seasonal team member, you'll enjoy winters off to travel, hunt, fish, or pursue the activities you love-while still keeping your benefits all year long.

As a Tractor Trailer Driver you are responsible to operate tractor-trailer equipment (End dump, Belly dump or Live bottom) and maintain properly to transport material to designated location in a timely manner.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES (summary of components that make up the job) An asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified in order to fulfill the job requirements.)

  1. Safely operate Class A truck to transport asphalt or aggregate to job site often times driving on uneven orunfinished surface.
  2. Inspects truck for defects before and after trips and submits report indicating truck condition. Maintains driver logaccording to ICC regulations as required.
  3. May operate loader to load aggregate into truck box.
  4. Daily maintenance of equipment such as cleaning truck inside and out, greasing, oiling, brakes, lights and anyother maintenance instructed to perform.
  5. Recognize surroundings and practice traffic awareness to maintain a safe environment.
  6. Assist with plant maintenance, repairs, set up and take downs.
  7. Tarp load when needed.
  8. Clean spilled material/buildup off box (spill chutes, belts, side boards, etc.)
  9. Verify that gates are closed.
  10. Complete load tickets.
  11. Assist construction crews while waiting to unload.
  12. Spread product.
  13. Maintain proper information in truck cab pouch.
  14. Report information accurately and completely on daily timecards, truck cab information and other neededpaperwork.
  15. Maintain and support a safe and harassment free work environment.
  16. Ensure OSHA, DOT, EPA, DNR, MSHA, Federal, State, and Local safety and environmental regulationcompliance and attend required training.
  17. Performs other duties as assigned.
  18. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written). Ability to read maps and navigate to new locations.
  19. Must be self-motivated, team-player with excellent interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customerrelations and act courteous and respectful toward others.
  20. Ability to work with minimum supervision and recognize matters needing attention and initiate action on thatrecognition.
  21. Always work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
  22. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

  1. General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent
  2. A CDL Class A (tractor-trailer) license. Preference given for experience driving a belly dump, flowboy, lowboy, tanker or straighttruck.
  3. Must have and maintain medical card and acceptable driving record and required endorsements.

BENEFITS:

  1. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  2. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  3. 401(k) with Company Match
  4. Profit Sharing
  5. Paid Time Off
  6. 8 Paid Holidays
  7. Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  8. Short-term Disability
  9. Employee Assistance Program
  10. Years of Service Recognition
  11. Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
  12. Critical Illness Plan
  13. Accident Coverage Plan
  14. Hospital Indemnity
  15. Employee Appreciation Program

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal laws.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

All applications are submitted online. If you are having issues completing the application, please come to the office for assistance.

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